back to the blog-o-sphere . . .

Here I am . . .

back to the blog-o-sphere!

Before I kick off 2011 with everything about anything 

and anything about everything I have share a bit of my world.

It's been nearly 3 months since my last post and tons of  people have asked me why I haven't been blogging. (which is weird since I only have a few followers. ha ha ha)

The truth behind it all is that while I long to blog on a daily basis, any spare time that I have has been spent with my family. 

Many of my close friends know that my life has been beyond chaotic for the past few years, but I am happy to announce that our daily routines have resembled somewhat of a "normal life". I'm sure my mom is laughing right now because what I consider a "normal life" still seems to resemble a circus to those around me. 

Since October, (the notable last blog post) I have consumed every moment with making memories.

Halloween

Thanksgiving

Eric's Birthday

Christmas

New Year's

My  Birthday

And then to top  it all off . . .

Our Anniversary!

All of this wrapped with 

Friends

Family 

the best of Vintage shopping

and lots of our crazy Love!

The Lord has truly given me strength throughout 2010 and I praise Him 

for all of our countless blessings!

Here's to a "normal routine" in 2011 filled 

with many more memories and lots of  blogging!

snippits of fall . . .

I've almost let the whole month of October slip away with only one post under my belt.

I so wish for more time to blog but in the meantime, here are a few snippits of fall from our abode sweet abode. 

  

 

 

 

indoor garden

 So with only a few more days of the official "summer" season left, I decided to make the most of it by planting some herbs for a small indoor garden. 

Lucas started off strong with a great sense of helpfulness as he concentrated really

hard while following instructions and pushing the seeds down with the eraser end of a pencil.

Well, then things just started to get a little immature . . .

Or shall I say "toddler-ish." 

But finally, success! 

Seeds planted, no broken pots, a smile for a quick pic, and a happy mama. 

All is well and a summer project completed 

with only a few more days left. 

Oh, well. At least we did it!

whatever, martha!

I've never been lucky enough [that's an easy way of saying I've totally been out of the technological loop since Lucas was born]to have sirius radio, nor have I taken the time to pull it up on my computer.

So unfortunately, I've totally missed out on

  Jennifer Koppelman Hutt and Alexis Stewart's radio show, Whatever, Martha!

image via ivillage

[Basically, Martha Stewart's daughter, Alexis and her best friend make fun of Martha with quick wit and voicing what we're all thinking . . . even us Martha wanna-bees.]

For those that thrive on sarcasm like me, you will absolutely fall in love with these women! Especially those of us who really dream of being Martha Stewart but seem to only find frustration persuing her simple homemade projects . . . which she seems to produce with classic perfection and ease. 

[perhaps some good editing and the fact that she has a million people 

working for her has something do to with that . . .]

The good news is  . . .

they will debut their new tv show, Whatever, Martha!, on the hallmark channel, September 13th!

And the great thing is that the magnificent Martha herself is the executive producer/creator of the show. 

So now instead of obsessing to produce a Martha Stewart home, I can watch Jennifer and Alexis and not worry that my cupcakes aren't perfect . . .

Oh wait, I don't have time to cook cupcakes. 

last days of summer

I'm always sad to see summer slip away . . . 

but I have to say that I can't wait to start layering clothes and decorating for fall!

[speaking of Texas fall weather . . . it was bright and sunny when I started this one-sentence post, and as I was about to 'publish post' it started to rain. hmmmm.]

garage sale digs

Yes! 

I'm a little crazy about garages sales, estate sales, 

dumpster diving or better yet . . . road side junk!

It's not just the idea of great vintage finds . . . for me, it's the art of revival with a seemingly designer-esque touch. I just love it when I give myself a completely unreasonable budget and prove to myself (yet again) that the small budget shopping days are the ones that make me the happiest. 

I won't bore you with the silly details,  I'll just say that I was well under my $10 budget.

How convienient that these rich colors happen to be my fall color scheme that I've been dreaming about for a couple of months. There's not a complete set of the glasses (only 5) but I can use these for votive holders or something useful . . . 

even just some tablescape eye candy.

Oh, the simple things in life!

robot dance party . . .